Category: National

National news coverage from Pakistan including politics, economy, society, and major developments shaping events across the country.

  • Minister defends sugar export policy amid public concerns

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    Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Thursday strongly defended the government’s decision to allow the export of sugar amid rising concerns about local market conditions.

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  • Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2025

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    Pakistan is preparing to announce new petroleum prices tonight, effective from August 1, 2025, for the first half of the month.

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  • Federal Cabinet Approves Green Building Code of Pakistan

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    Islamabad, July 30, 2025 – In a significant move toward environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the Federal Cabinet has officially approved the Green Building Code of Pakistan, alongside the Rainwater Harvesting Provisions for the national Building Code.

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  • JazzCash Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for Transactions

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    JazzCash has implemented a new regulation requiring biometric verification for all cash deposit and withdrawal transactions conducted through agents.

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  • Pakistan likely to cut petroleum prices for August 2025

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    ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2025 – Pakistan is expected to announce a major reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2025, driven by a strengthening rupee and a notable decline in global oil rates.

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  • PM Shehbaz urges provinces to support digital drive

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    Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the need for strong provincial collaboration to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the federal government’s Digital Transformation Plan.

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  • Finance ministry warns of inflation risks from heavy rains

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    Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has cautioned that recent heavy rains may pose inflationary risks due to their adverse effects on agriculture yields and supply chain dynamics.

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  • UAE grants visa-free entry to Pakistani envoys

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    ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2025 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially granted visa-free entry to Pakistani diplomats and government officials holding diplomatic and official passports.

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  • Retail sugar price fixed at Rs173/kg in Karachi

    Karachi, July 28, 2025 – In a decisive move to curb profiteering and stabilize market conditions, the Commissioner of Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has officially fixed the sugar prices in the city. A notification issued on July 27, 2025, outlines the new pricing structure aimed at protecting consumers from artificial inflation.

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  • SUPARCO to Launch New Satellite on July 31

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    SUPARCO (Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) is set to launch a new remote sensing satellite on July 31, 2025. The launch will take place at China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC). This marks another major step in Pakistan’s journey toward advancing space technology.

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